Bandura (1965) Vicarious Reinforcement Study
Bandura (1965) vicarious reinforcement
Real World
A child watches an older sibling get told off for hitting — they stop hitting too, even though they were never punished themselves. Later, when offered a reward, the child hits just as readily, proving they had learned the behaviour all along.
Exam Focus
Distinguish learning from performance: vicarious reinforcement affects motivation, not acquisition — examiners award marks for this distinction.
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